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What to Say When Readers’ To-Read Lists Need Some Help

Post author:Kathy McIntosh
Post published:September 29, 2014
Post category:For Writers Reflections

If someone said "Nothing against women writers, but all of my favorite crime fiction authors happen to be men," how would you respond? My first response would be to deck…

Boise’s Xtravagantly Gifted and My Food Gift

Post author:Kathy McIntosh
Post published:December 23, 2013
Post category:Reflections

Saturday night my husband and I joined around 750 other souls at Boise’s historic and beautifully preserved Egyptian Theatre to be part of the 8th Annual Xtreme Christmas Xtravaganza, a fundraiser for the Interfaith Sanctuary. What a great way to celebrate solstice and welcome longer days! (more…)

Narrowing the Focus: Writing, Speaking, Editing Choices

Post author:Kathy McIntosh
Post published:November 25, 2013
Post category:Reflections

Last week I had a day that represented my life well. In the morning, I worked on an article for the Idaho Statesman’s Business Insider. My biweekly column is called Words at Work, and I have been given great latitude in topics. Sometimes I talk about common errors in business writing, sometimes about grammar, sometimes about interesting words and their etymology. (more…)